Question

Assertion :Insects visit flowers to gather honey. Reason: Attraction to flowers prevents the insects from damaging other parts.

• A. Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation for Assertion
• B. Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
• C. Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect
• D. Both Assertion and Reason are incorrect

Answer 1

The correct option is C Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect

Plants which are pollinated by insects, secrete nectar to attract the insects. Insects pollinate the flowers and in return, they are provided nectar as a reward. Thus, insects visit the flower to gather nectar i.e., honey. Hence, the assertion is correct. Attraction to flowers can't prevent the insects from damaging other parts as only those insects are attracted to the flowers, which help in pollination such as bees, moths etc. Insects that feed on other parts of the plants such as leaves, can cause damage to them. Hence, the reason is incorrect.

So, the correct answer is C.